Microphones
12
What kind of Microphones does Will Champion use?
Shure Beta 56A Instrument Microphone
Used by Will for backing vocals. more
Earthworks QTC50
Used by Will for drum more
Neumann KK104/105 Condenser Mic Capsule for Sennh...
Used for backing vocals on Coldplay's Viva la Vida Tour. > The band perfo... more
Guitars
2
What kind of Guitars does Will Champion use?
Gibson J-200
Throughout this video, Will Champion can be seen playing a Gibson J-200. It c... more
Vintage Dobro 33S Resonator Guitar
Will plays this guitar in performances of Death Will Never Conquer on the viv... more
Amplifiers
0
What kind of Amplifiers does Will Champion use?
Effects Pedals
0
What kind of Effects Pedals does Will Champion use?
Drum Sets
6
What kind of Drum Sets does Will Champion use?
Yamaha Silver Sparkle Drums
Will is seen with his Yamaha Silver Sparkle drum set. more
Yamaha 24" kick drum
Will's 24" kick drum in Silver Sparkle is seen in this pre-concert photo. more
Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad
At 0:07 in this video, Will Champion can be seen using a Roland SPD-SX Sampli... more
ddrum trigger
Used by Will for drum. more
Cymbals
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What kind of Cymbals does Will Champion use?
Zildjian Cymbals
Will's cymbals are seen in this picture shared from Coldplay's website. more
Zildjian 14" A Custom Hihats
Will's 14" A custom hihat is shown in this picture shared from Coldplay's web... more
Zildjian 18" A Custom Projection Crash
Will's Zildjian 18" A Custom Projection Crash is seen in this photo shared to... more
Zildjian 20" K Heavy Ride
We can see it at the Zildjian's official page of Will. more
Drumsticks
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What kind of Drumsticks does Will Champion use?
Zildjian 5A Natural Wood drumsticks
Will's drumsticks are seen in this picture shared on Coldplay's website. more
Promark American Hickory Drum Sticks
"It's the only stick that does the trick!" Will Champion is featured in the ... more
Promark Hickory 5A Wood Tip
Will is drumstick-endorsed by Promark, as testified on their official website. more
Snare Drums
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What kind of Snare Drums does Will Champion use?
Brady 14 x 6.5 Hybrid Block (Jarrah & Sheoak)
In this photo will Champion (Coldplay) plays Brady 14” x 6.5” Jarrah Ply Snar... more
Yamaha SD 455 MK snare
Will Champion's Yamaha SD 455 MK Snare can be seen as Lot 16 in Coldplay's En... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Will Champion use?
Waves MultiRack
Mentioned by FOH engineer Dan Green in this *AudioTechnology* magazine articl... more
FabFilter Pro-Q 2 Equalizer Plugin
Used for "Hymn for the Weekend", as mentioned by *A Head Full of Dreams* co-p... more
FabFilter Pro-G Gate/Expander Plugin
Used for "Hymn for the Weekend", as mentioned by *A Head Full of Dreams* co-p... more
Universal Audio Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Res...
Used for "Hymn for the Weekend", as mentioned by *A Head Full of Dreams* co-p... more
Studio Equipment
9
What kind of Studio Equipment does Will Champion use?
Reactable Live! S5
At 0:43 in this video, Will Champion can be seen playing a Reactable for the ... more
Native Instruments Maschine MKII
At the [1:26](http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9GXGfhEWbQ) mark of thi... more
Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting Amplifier
Mentioned by producer Rik Simpson in this interview from the Universal Audio ... more
Studio Monitors
1
What kind of Studio Monitors does Will Champion use?
DAWs
1
What kind of DAWs does Will Champion use?
Apple Logic Pro X
In this [blog](http://www.coldplay.com/archive.php#!prettyArticle/65/) by Mat... more
Headphones
2
What kind of Headphones does Will Champion use?
Sensaphonics ProPhonic 2X-S
Mentioned in this article from the official Sensaphonics website. > One of... more
Sensaphonics 2MAX
Mentioned in this article from the official Sensaphonics website. > One of... more
Other Gear
1
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Will Champion use?
Apple MacBook Pro
In this [blog](http://www.coldplay.com/archive.php#!prettyArticle/65/) by Col... more
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